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As the correspondent and producer of tonight's "Making a Difference" story about the Mamorial, we thought it important to invite the artist, Mary Ellen Scherl, to be a guest blogger so she could further explain the project and the lofty goals she has for it. She envisions that one day the exhibit will be the length of a football field and incorporate audio accounts from the participating women. This disease is so overwhelming it can make many of us question whether individual efforts can make a difference. Mary Ellen Scherl's vision is inspiring. It was a pleasure to meet her and to see, first hand, the power of one person's idea. Here's Mary Ellen with more of her story:
LIVING LARGE
When every moment is jam-packed with emotional intensity, intimate personal connections and love, my sister-in-law Rachel calls the feeling "living large." That is how it's been for me since August 16, 2005, the warm summer day when Mamorial "came to me" and I knew my world was about to change.
Intuitively I sensed the enormous "good" that would come from the idea of engaging breast cancer survivors in the artistic process, which is why I also felt it was my responsibility to make it happen. I began this journey by identifying numerous challenges, and yet, almost as quickly as I wrote them down, solutions seemed to surface. This project was blessed. With each new participant - cast by cast, breast by breast, story by story - Mamorial has taken on a life of its own.
It is both thrilling and overwhelming that the producers at NBC Nightly News chose to feature Mamorial for a "Making a Difference" segment. Surely tonight, everyone involved in Mamorial is doing what my husband refers to as "The Touchdown Dance." It is beyond exciting to know that Mamorial is, "out there in the universe," as my friend Saranne says, reaching out to the breast cancer community and the world-at-large with an idea of art and hope, and welcoming their participation and support.
To the pioneering participants of Mamorial, I want to express my most heartfelt appreciation. Together we are already "Making a (HUGE!) Difference." To my family and friends, thank you for your support and for reaching out to those who have been affected by this insidious disease. A special thanks to Susie and Mom, both survivors, who said, "Yes! Women will want to do this!" And thank you to my friends, and most importantly to the women who opened their lives to me, including the women at WEB, thank you for your insights, your practical advice and your elbow grease
when I've needed it. :-)
Most of all I want to thank my children Sophie, Zeke and Isabel for stuffing the kits, helping me with computer tasks (I'm much better with clay than with a keyboard), assisting at mold-making events, and learning patience.
You are a big part of this project. To my dear husband Michael, as we approach our 20th anniversary and our 23rd
year together, it's as though when we came together we were placed in a magical Petri dish where beautiful things grow. I owe the perfect environment to your wisdom, your encouragement, your generosity, and your understanding; which is why Mamorial came out of our dish.
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I am a neewbie to the net, a regular nightly watcher, and want to learn about certain stories. thanks
peggy york redmond, wa 98052 (Sent Mar 19, 2007 9:57:19 PM)
Barbara Westhorpe do you have any relations that live in Australia,if you have please let me know.
Regards
Graeme.
Graeme Westhorpe Vic Australia. (Sent May 5, 2006 2:16:15 AM)
Brian,
I was very inspired by the piece that you did on Breast Cancer. The courage and strength that these women showed in adversity is truly amazing. You are one of the very few News Anchors on television today that has class and integrity and your comments are truly genuine. I have a lot or respect for your opinion and the manner in which you deliver the message. Keep up the excellent work.
Barbara Westhorpe (Sent Apr 13, 2006 11:07:20 AM)
Brian,
The breast cancer story was so touching. It has inspired me to do the same thing with Testicle Cancer survivers. I'll call it "Lance Armstrongs Walls of Balls". LOL
Ray dowling, Bluffton, SC (Sent Apr 12, 2006 7:34:29 PM)
Great, endearing story, thanks for hearing us and all of those affected by breast cancer.
Heather Barone,Stuart,FL (Sent Apr 12, 2006 7:03:53 PM)
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